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“‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’”
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where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.”
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and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who were trying to take the child’s life are dead.”
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So he got up, took the child and his mother and went to the land of Israel.
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But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”
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As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him.
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Jesus Is Tested in the Wilderness
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
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Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple.
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Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor.
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Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him.
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the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.”
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News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering severe pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed; and he healed them.
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Large crowds from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea and the region across the Jordan followed him.
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In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
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And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.
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And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
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Treasures in Heaven
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
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But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.
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“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
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The Narrow and Wide Gates
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.
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Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’
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The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
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When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.
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When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick.
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Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.”
